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Turning in Work for Virtual Learning

1/18/2021

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Hearing again about a student who has just failed the first marking period in school, due to not turning in work, has almost hit epidemic proportions. This was a challenge for many students as soon as computers became part of the classroom. The move to remote learning has added considerably to the problem.

I was recently told by a parent of a straight A student, who failed for the 1st time, that 30% of her child’s grade level in a middle school failed the first marking period - Unacceptable.
Here are some ideas for lessening that work turn in problem. I am just ‘spit balling’ here. If you have an idea be sure to add it in the comments.

Students Can:
  • Create a screensaver that says TURN IN YOUR WORK! HAVE YOU TURNED IN YOUR WORK TODAY? SUBMIT DON’T QUIT! GIVE YOUR TEACHER THEIR HOMEWORK!!
  • If they have a phone they can set a reminder on that.
  • They can buddy up with a friend to remind each other.
  • Use Post It Notes around their work space.
  • If possible link a sound to the submit button (Technology is not my love language)
  • Use a wipe board with all assignments listed by day - when it is submitted it is erased or ‘X’ out.

Parents Can:
  • Ask to see the submitted work.
  • Learn how to use the schools reporting system.
  • Check the teacher reporting system DAILY.
  • Set a reminder on your phone/watch.
  • Use Post It Notes around your work space.
  • Ask to see the submitted work.

Teachers Can:
  • Make sure that every parent understands how to check digitally on their student.
  • Send a Bcc email to parents simply stating ‘Your child is missing work’ daily -
    please check Canvas, Google Classroom, whatever.
  • If you work in a team have one person a day that sends the Bcc email.
  • Play music and have a virtual dance party while assignments are being handed in.
  • Give time during class to work on homework. Have them submit what they have done before they leave.
  • Have the student’s create a HW RAP they can perform while collecting assignments.
  • Give BREAKS at the beginning, middle and end of every class.

Endless screen time is so draining. Let’s be kind to each other-working together we can make
this work. 

Be sure to post what is working for you in the comments.

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